The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 28,800
€ 22,700
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 D4 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57
70.2
80.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57 in
Height
63.8 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.83 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
642 mi
Range
241 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
